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Innovating Wisely: How Digital Leaders Can Succeed in 2025's Tech Boom

December 20, 2024

2025 is set to be a big year for tech. AI is evolving rapidly, with agentic AI ready to shake things up. Tech leaders also need to handle demands for automation, machine learning, and AR. So, how can digital leaders navigate these challenges? Four experts share their tips. First, think like a busin

health

The Future of Medicine: Real-World Data Drives Change

December 20, 2024

For ages, doctors have depended on pricey, lengthy randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to figure out how medicines and surgeries work. These trials answer one question at a time and use limited data from short periods only. But now, the healthcare world is embracing real-world data (RWD), gathered t

science

Biotech's Double-Edged Sword: Finding Threats Before They Strike

December 20, 2024

Biotechnology is zooming ahead, and with it, new types of biological threats are emerging. These aren't your typical germs; they're cleverly engineered and could do real harm if we don't spot them in time. Scientists are on the case, using DNA screening to sniff out these troublemakers before they c

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Health Care Providers' Thoughts on HPV Vaccine for Adults

December 20, 2024

In the U. S. , adults aged 27 to 45 can get the HPV vaccine if they haven't been vaccinated before. A recent study looked into what doctors think about this guideline. Researchers talked to 18 health care providers through virtual interviews. They asked about how these providers discuss the HPV vacc

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Kidney Disease in South Africa: Uncovering the Silent Epidemic

December 19, 2024

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a growing concern worldwide, especially in countries like South Africa. Many people don't find out they have it until it's severe. We looked into how common and how quickly it progresses in South Africa using some data from the National Health Laboratory Service.

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The FBI Investigates Deputy Mayor's Home in City Hall Bomb Threat Case

December 19, 2024

You might be surprised to learn that the FBI recently searched the home of Brian Williams, the deputy mayor for public safety in Los Angeles. This isn't just any deputy mayor, though. Williams has been working on crucial issues like police hiring and spending for almost two years. But what's the big

technology

Exploring the Power of Distributional RL in Multi-Agent Cooperation

December 19, 2024

Imagine a game where multiple players must work together to achieve a common goal. This is similar to what happens in multi-agent systems, but with a twist. Instead of just focusing on the average outcome, these systems consider the whole range of possible outcomes. This approach is called Distribut

politics

TikTok's Fight: Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Ban Case

December 18, 2024

TikTok is facing a major challenge in the Supreme Court. The court has agreed to quickly review a law that could potentially ban the app in the United States. This is unusual, as the court is setting aside two hours for the argument and will hear the case in a special session on January 10. This spe

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Canada's Government: Shaken by a Resignation and Trump's Threats

December 18, 2024

Canada’s government is facing a tough time. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly a decade, is dealing with a lot of problems. One big issue is that his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit. She said she didn't agree with how Trudeau was handling the economy, espe

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Rudy Giuliani: From Respected to Ridiculed

December 18, 2024

Once upon a time, Rudy Giuliani was a hero, earning the title of "America's Mayor. " He was respected and admired. But fast forward to today, and he's more known for a embarrassing hair dye incident during a press conference. This isn't a movie scene, it's a real-life event. Giuliani's attempts to o